The last issue of Superman before the third creative team take over. It was a light issue. Nothing stellar. Superman takes on the Predator.
For a change Superman is proactive and not whiny and (shocker) thinks! Shame it is not a compelling villain. Clark decides after this foray, it was time to start having some fun and enjoying life. He takes up Lucy Lane's offer to go bungee jumping.
It is sad to say this whole year has been mediocre. Twelve issues have gone past and I really think the only thing I like is the relationship between him and Jimmy, the set up with Morgan Edge and the modern feel of the whole Daily Planet. Clark, himself, I like as having a spine and strong opinions and I hope we see a proactive,modern guy from Scott Lobdell's pen who does not spend his days pining for Lois. While it is fine for Clark to have a crush on the older and more successful Lois when he first comes to Metropolis, it is natural for the guy to move on as he grows older and finds his feet. Lois is clearly happy in her relationship with Jonathan Carroll and was fine enough to set Clark up with her younger sister. While it's nice to see Clark having fun with Lucy, I don't quite see anything that she can bring so new or exciting. The villains have all been terrible. That is what needs to be worked on. A hero is as good as his rogues gallery.
I give this a 3 out of 5 stars because we have Clark actually just getting on with it.
Best Panel. I just like the art and perspective of this page.
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